Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines

Almost all staff groups will interact with people with dementia and must be aware of the needs of this patient group and the impact that an admission to hospital may have.

Changes to antimicrobial susceptibility reporting from microbiology laboratory from 3rd May 2022

MHRA Drug Safety Update for May 2022

An approach based on the mnemonic ‘SUGAR’ has been developed for use in pain reviews.

Key Medicine Shortages for May 2022

Guideline News for April 2022

The NHSGGC management of generalised convulsive status epilepticus in adults guideline has been updated.

Key changes

• Benzodiazepine options, doses and routes of administration for initial treatment have been updated
• Three antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are now included as treatment options when seizures persist following benzodiazepines:- Levetiracetam, sodium valproate and phenytoin
• Details of indications, cautions and considerations are included to help guide choice of treatment

All healthcare professionals involved in patient care have a responsibility to report suspected ADRs